Senior Mechanical Engineer, Drones

Anduril Industries


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 146000 - 194000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost Anvil Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers hardware engineers roboticists and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Here you will work on core product development for drones and complex systems including but not limited to optical gimbals batteries mechanisms structures sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Own complex mechanical subsystems for Andurils drone products from concept to full rate production
  • Gather requirements and work through trade studies to determine the best solution
  • Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop assess and optimize designs
  • Lead design reviews and obtain buy-in from other cross-disciplinary partners
  • Build prototypes define and execute hardware test plans iterate on designs summarize results and lessons learned
  • Perform root cause investigations for hardware failures in development and production
  • Balance operational needs across vehicle subsystems while optimizing for development speed mass manufacturability and cost
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
  • Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8 years of mechanical/design experience in a relevant capacity
  • Demonstrated ownership of a product from concept through production
  • Advanced CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures fluids thermal and mechanisms
  • Advanced proficiency in hands-on prototyping (machining shop tools welding soldering)
  • Ability to summarize technical content in a cohesive way to help inform and shape future requirements
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Solidworks or NX and PLM systems
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T
  • Advanced designing skills for CNC machining composites sheet metal injection molding PCBA integration
  • Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with running a qualification campaign for flight hardware
  • Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
  • Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical design concepts
  • Experience with Formula SAE Baja SAE Design Build Fly etc.

US Salary Range

$146000 - $194000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

ABOUT THE TEAMThe Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost Anvil Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with speci...